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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.03, 458.39 and 221.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.03, 458.39 and 221.69 is: 306.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.03 : 458.39 = 221.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.03/458.39 = 221.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.03x = 458.39 × 221.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.03x = 101,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,620.48/332.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.06

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